Controller

Why join the IPS Team

IPS Custom Automation is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing solutions for the defense and energetics industries. We specialize in the design engineering and integration of turnkey production lines for energetics materials and munitions. Our solutions serve government agencies military contractors and defense OEMs worldwide.

Who Our New Team Member Will Be:

We are seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function and own the companys financial close and reporting processes. This role is centered on accurate and timely financial reporting manufacturing and cost accounting and strong financial controls. The Controller will bring hands-on experience managing the monthly close from beginning to end with a strong understanding of inventory WIP standard costing labor overhead and manufacturing variances. Experience in a DoD or government contracting environment is highly valued. The Controller will work closely with Operations and leadership to provide financial insight improve processes and ensure the accounting function supports the companys continued growth.

What Our Controller Will Do:

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• Own the monthly close process from beginning to end ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Manage and review general ledger activity reconciliations journal entries accruals and financial statements.

• Lead manufacturing and cost accounting including inventory WIP standard costing labor overhead and manufacturing variances.

• Work with Finance to analyze monthly financial results and provide P&L cost and margin analysis to company leadership.

• Manage accounting policies procedures and internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

• Support budgeting forecasting cash flow management audits and other financial planning activities.

• Ensure accounting practices meet GAAP and applicable DoD/government contracting requirements.

• Support DCAA FAR/DFARS and government contract accounting requirements as applicable.

• Lead and develop the accounting team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes reporting controls and ERP systems.

• Travel as required

• Has the ability to obtain and maintain a USG security clearance

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Background:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance 7 years or more of accounting experience

  • CPA Preferred

• Technical Skills:

  • Full-cycle monthly quarterly and annual close

  • GAAP financial reporting and general ledger accounting

  • Manufacturing and cost accounting

  • Inventory WIP standard costing labor and overhead accounting

  • Government contract accounting and direct/indirect cost accounting

  • FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements

  • Internal controls and accounting policies/procedures

  • Budgeting forecasting and cash flow management

  • Financial statement preparation and analysis

  • Audit preparation and support

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

  • ERP/accounting systems experience

  • Process improvement and accounting automation

• Cultural Fit:

  • Hands-on and accountable: Takes ownership follows through and is willing to get into the details when needed.

  • Detail-oriented: Maintains a high level of accuracy while understanding the broader business impact of financial results.

  • Practical and solutions-oriented: Focuses on solving problems rather than simply identifying them.

  • Comfortable in a growing environment: Adaptable resourceful and comfortable building structure and processes as the company evolves.

  • Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships with Operations Program Team-oriented leader: Develops people shares knowledge and creates a culture of ownership within the accounting team.

  • Continuous improvement mindset: Looks for ways to simplify processes improve accuracy and make the accounting function more efficient.

  • High integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment transparency and accountability when handling financial information and business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA Preferred

• Manufacturing Experience

• DoD Experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to work primarily at a desk and computer for extended periods.

• Ability to occasionally walk through manufacturing and production areas.

• Ability to occasionally lift or carry light materials files or office equipment.

• Primarily office-based work within a manufacturing facility.

Our team gains more than just compensation with IPS:

• 401K with company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• PTO

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance

• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Please contact:

Human Resources at

Interview Plan: Initial Teams interview with HR (shared screen with no AI assistance) then followed by an in-person VP of Finance and Accounting. Other interviews may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IPS and all SONIN LLC affiliates are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued. We are proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy family status marital status sexual orientation national origin disability age veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

We believe that diverse experiences perspectives and backgrounds contribute to innovation and help us solve real-world problems.

Reasonable Accommodation

IPS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the employment application process. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact the Human Resources Team at .